Welcome to Modern Art & Ideas! This course is designed to help anyone interested in learning more about modern and contemporary art. Themes can provide an effective structure for engaging with art. In this course, you will explore four themes that educators at The Museum of Modern Art use frequently in their teaching: Places & Spaces, Art & Identity, Transforming Everyday Objects, and Art & Society. Through videos, slideshows, and a variety of resources, readings, and activities, you will explore the content and context of works of art in MoMA’s collection.
Learners will…
- Explore works of modern and contemporary art through a variety of accessible and relevant themes.
- Hear directly from artists about their ideas and processes.
- Gain exposure to a range of digital resources available for continually engaging with works of art.

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Module 2: Places & Spaces

Discover some of the many ways that artists represent place and take inspiration from their environment.